SEAHAWKS WILLING TO LISTEN TO OFFERS FOR FREE SAFETY EARL THOMAS

With the Seahawks clearly going in a different direction defensively, it is no surprise to hear the team is also willing to listen to trade offers for Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas.

Author:
Andy Patton, USA TODAY Sports

Published:
4:09 PM PST March 8, 2018

Updated:
4:09 PM PST March 8, 2018

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The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a massive roster overhaul. The team has agreed to ship defensive end Michael Bennett and a seventh-round pick to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fifth-round pick and receiver Marcus Johnson.

Additionally, it is being reported the Seahawks are expected to release cornerback Richard Sherman in the next few days.

With the organization clearly going in a different direction defensively, it is no surprise to hear the team is also willing to listen to trade offers for Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas.

These trade rumors come just days after a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport indicated the Seahawks are planning to keep Thomas and would like to work out a long-term deal with the All-Pro safety.

Thomas, 29, is scheduled to earn $10.4 million dollars this season, the last year on his current contract. Despite his public interest in joining the Dallas Cowboys, Thomas has stated his desire to remain with the Seahawks organization.

“I want to finish my career there,” he told ESPN.com’s Michael DiRocco and Brady Henderson in January. “As far as my future in Seattle, I think if they want me, you know, money talks. We’ll get something accomplished.”

Of course, Thomas’ quotes came before Seattle’s recent change of direction. It is unclear if Thomas is still interested in remaining in Seattle or if his preference would be to begin his 30’s in a different uniform.

Regardless, the choice may be out of Thomas’ hands if Seattle receives an offer they are willing to take for one of the few remaining pieces of the famous Legion of Boom.